Pillar: Education & Training
In Gangtok, 90.9% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 10.4:1, better than the typical district. 1.7% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 11% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Gangtok, which ranks 3 of 6 in Sikkim for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.5 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 63%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Gangtok are in the Gangtok district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Gangtok youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.